Course details

CRICOS course code: 094684M

Level of study: Undergraduate

Summary

The Bachelor of Arts Therapy is designed to provide graduates with a broad and coherent body of knowledge relating to the field of psychotherapy, with specific emphasis on the underlying principles and concepts of Arts Psychotherapy.

Course Sequencing and Structure

There are a total of 24 subjects plus a 480-hour placement.

Delivery Format

Course delivery will be through a combination of facilitated classroom learning, self-directed learning and work placement.

There are 3 subjects per trimester, with 3 trimesters in years 1 & 2, and 2 trimesters in year 3 allowing for completion of assessments and clinical placement in years 2 & 3.

• Year 1, 3 trimesters of 13 weeks each
• Year 2, 3 trimesters of 13 weeks each
• Year 3, 2 trimesters of 13 weeks each plus completion of assessments and clinical placement

This course has been designed with association membership requirements in mind. Students are eligible to apply for Tier 2 membership with ANZACATA.

Graduate Pathways

The Bachelor of Arts Therapy will cater for:

• Students with no prior learning in Arts Psychotherapy.
• Students who have completed an accredited art therapy Diploma or Advanced Diploma and wish to further expand their knowledge in this area. If you have previously studied an Ikon Counselling / Art Therapy VET qualification.

The Bachelor of Arts Therapy provides students with a clear pathway, directly engaging in Arts Psychotherapy for the entirety of their training, and providing a sound undergraduate foundation upon which to build further, higher level training.

The foundational subjects will also provide a solid grounding for other specialised modalities including drama therapy, and dance/movement therapy, studied at a post graduate level.

In conjunction with the Ikon Diploma / Advanced Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma, the Bachelor of Arts Psychotherapy provides a progressing academic training pathway that offers individuals a structured method to become an accredited arts psychotherapist.

Click here for more details on this course.